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R.Kelly - the multiplatinum selling singer / songwriter and R&B icon - is returning to the UK for his first UK live shows for 8 years.
Remember the first time you saw R.Kelly at Hammersmith Apollo in 1990.
It was initially meant to b
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Bet on Race Horses being your new favourite band in 2010. Having pulled off the enviable feat of producing a four-track, 7" concept EP Man In My Mind, they have just unleased their full-length, fully realised album, Goodbye Falkenburg, which is conce
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Radical Affair are a four-piece covers band from the West Midlands playing rock and pop music and are available for all occasions. Using backing tracks mixed in with on stage live Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals provides a full sound, giving a perfor
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Live and Direct from Italia, this 7 piece Austrian, Friulian, Serbian/Bosnian, Slovene, Balkan Brass band will surely drive you into frenzy with their utterly infectious OomPahPah and seductive melodies, which draw upon sounds from folk sources acros
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Raghu Dixit has fast become a shining beacon in the burgeoning Indian independent music scene. Last year, Raghu's debut self-titled album went on to become India's highest selling non-film music release. Having re-located to the UK for most of this s
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Raging Angel are a rock band, male Alanis Morrisette-ish melodic with an angry twist and they also do an unplugged set. Raging Angel do classic covers, some strange but enjoyable, and have a fine array of originals.
Lead singer/Ryhthm guitar-Dale
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Speedhorn have now recorded about 20 songs in just over a year together, and they play live regularly, with some great acts. Easily their biggest gig so far was at the Ozzfest UK, along with the likes of the mighty SlipKnoT and Amen.They have also be
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Formed in a festival tent in 2010, Dublin based four-piece Raglans blaze a trail of muscular new wave guitars, gritty pop melodies and uplifting indie folk arrangements that hops, skips and jumps with a skill and confidence far beyond their short lif
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The RJO evokes the authentic African American sound of the early 20th century, playing a good-time mix of ragtime, country blues, hokum, skiffle and jug band music. On a variety of acoustic instrumentation the RJO bring you hits from the levees of St
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Raja Kaasheff is an outstanding voice on the UK music scene. Since 2001, Kaasheff's dedication to singing and music composing has established him as an avant-garde singer and music composer both in the UK and the sub-continent. Recognised for creatin
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Composer, singer and rising star from Birmingham (Handsworth), Raju Mali, launches his debut album, NEXT PHASE on 10 June 2008. This new album features a powerful mix of urban-jazz, drum & bass and reggae tracks featuring Mali's unique and gifte
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Ram-man began life as a fast & catchy punk band but went on to become much faster and hardcore sounding as time went on. They have supported bands such as Skimmer, Tiny-Elvis, Schism, All American Rejects, Your Code Name Is Milo, Fletcher, No Com
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Freshly formed out of the ashes of Psycho Circus, Ramblin' Boy are a successful fusion of thrash and glam rock, imagine The Rolling Stones meets G n'R only prettier. Balancing retro rock with contemporary edginess in a way that gets the audience sing
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Rambling Pony are a Birmingham-based invitation blues band taking inspiration from a broad spectrum of influences. Songs made famous by Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Son House, Sonny Boy Williamson, Cream and early Fleetwood Mac feature in their powerf
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Randolph Who?
Randolph Flagg is not a person - it's a band, but one unlike anything heard on the UK music scene in recent years.
This particular band has existed in various forms since 1996, playing an intoxicating and unusual blend of Rock styles
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Influenced by such rock n' roll legends as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Guns n' Roses, Pantera and Black Sabbath, with a more modern sound likened to Audioslave and Velvet Revolver, Rattlesnake Remedy are a hard rock band born through
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Experienced female fronted birmingham based classic rock and blues band cover a range of greats including Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, Free, Status Quo and more! Check out our myspace for more info. We are currently gigging around the Birmingha
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RAWALITY IS ONE OF BIRMINGHAMS LEADING FEMALE RAPPERS
CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN THE UK1-MIC COMPETITION WITH A CHANCE TO WIN 30.000 POUNDS SHE HAS FEATURED ON ALBUMS SUCH AS MOORISH DELTA 7'S 'POWER & GLORY' ALBUM SUPPORT ACT DONE FOR REDMAN OTHER
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In 1965 in Venice Beach, California, RAY MANZAREK, ROBBY KRIEGER, JIM MORRISON and JOHN DENSMORE came together as THE DOORS. During a short six year period the group created the sound of a generation that has remained timeless to this day. The story,
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Radical Dance Faction (who are popularly shortened down to RDF) began in 1986 in Hungerford. They were founded by Chris Bowsher, who always remained the core of the group. In their early days they were known as Military Surplus, and indeed they kept
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Real Estate is a psychedelic surf pop band hailing from New Jersey, now based in Brooklyn, N.Y. The band has roots in the Garden State and they're led by singer/guitarist Martin Courtney and feature guitarist Matthew Mondanile (the latter known to so
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REBEL REBEL are a 6 piece live tribute band to David Bowie.
The live show is dynamic, visual and authentic, capturing all the energy and brilliance created by the great man and his many alter ego's.
For the complete Bowie experience, we cover the c
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Recollection are an exciting, rock and pop covers band, currently gigging in the West Midlands area. The band plays a mixture of rock and pop material covering approximately 55 years; from the 1950s to the present day!

Re-Covered are a five piece covers band playing in and around Birmingham, with a wealth of talent and experience Re-Covered are a must see band.
We can cater for any venue and any gig, from small pubs to birthdays and weddings.
Re-Covered are
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Red Hot and Blue formed in 1994 and soon established as one of the top party bands in the country. They have appeared at hundreds of prestigious functions at home and abroad, providing music and entertainment for all ages.
Society wedding, summer
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RED is COVER are a five piece rock act based in Brighton, England. Since completing the line-up in April 2007, the band have performed tirelessly in their home town to much acclaim. While continuously shaping their music into a distinct voice, they r
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Having been on the scene for almost 5 years now, Redjack have garnered quite a formidable reputation on the live circuit in and around their base in the midlands.
Local sound engineers, club owners & promotions agencies stand testament to thi
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Hailing from Birmingham in the UK, Redline are instilled with traditional hard rock values and a background of motorcycle culture which gives their music its distinctive character... raw, direct songs delivering a powerful mix of melody & aggress
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Redman Greenman first met at a set of traffic lights back in 1985. They set off on a quest to entertain pedestrians with their unique blend of music, poetry and comedy. The boys toured the UK until they found themselves one day on a motorway bridge.
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Calling all Reggae and music lovers! The Public launches its first monthly Reggae night hosted by Gabbidon; the legendary ex-Steel Pulse lead guitarist and founder member Basil Gabbidon's new band. DJ H.W. will support this event by playing some choi
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From the deepest, darkest depths of Tipton & Coseley comes a Rock 'n' Roll monster called Regis. A four peice Rhythm & Blues Rock band with an affinity for all things British. Elements of The Beatles, The Jam, The Smiths, Blur & The Liber
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Reign formed in November 2006 following a lengthy audition process. They are a 4 piece originals band with each member having differing musical influences. Reign are not prepared to write a piece here telling everyone how good they are, instead they
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Formerly known as Madison, Reign Of Kings are described as 'British Rock with a Nashville flavour'. ROK are reminiscent of the well crafted vocal harmonies of the Eagles, the passionate and poetic song writing of Justin Currie (Del Amitri), the heads
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'Relay' are a 5-piece rock band from Birmingham: James Taft (lead vocals), Liam O'Brien (guitar), Francis Gardener-Trejo (guitar), Nick Browning (bass) and Farooq Robinson (drums). The current lineup was formed in November 2006, with Francis joining
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Opening Acts - Unquestionably, our July concert with the legendary band, Chicago, in front of 6000+ fans was the highlight of our first year. In addition, we played alongside Randy Travis at the Durham Fair and before Columbia Records Artist, Ari Hes
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The Remi Harris Trio are a young contemporary Gypsy Jazz trio featuring the guitar of Remi Harris, playing an exciting selection of Jazz, Swing and Bebop standards, original compositions and popular melodies. Still in his early 20s and having already
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Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, the Renegade Brass Band mix jazz, funk and hip-hop with a raw brass sound and high-energy live show. The Renegade Brass Band have already established a big live reputation as a headline
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debut's ( www.debutmag.co.uk/main) first RESONATE: Birmingham gig showcasing local and upcoming musical talent. Come and support local talent! procceds go to the first edition of debutmagazine - freely distributed, dedicated to showcasing and exposin
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Nine-piece Brighton and London based band, Resonators, have firmly established themselves on the dub reggae scene, finding a unique and distinct sound. Resonators´ music embraces diverse influences, making their music relevant in today´s Bass culture
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Resound are a 5 piece indie outfit from Coventry who have been described as a 21st century alternative to the kinks - in other words, a guitar band who play alternative pop music that contains the type of themes and sentiments the current generation
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Love the 80's? Retro are an all electronic duo specialising in the New Wave/ New Romantic sounds of the 80's. Covering such legendary talents as Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Human League, Japan, Blancmange, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys and
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Revenant Dead released their full-length " Imperial Rape March" on September 18,
2007 to outstanding reviews. Featured tracks on this particular CD include
" Jailhouse".
On March 2nd, 2010, they released their second CD, "Two Evil's" which had
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A versatile five piece band. The band offer classic rock and pop covers - anything from the 60s to the present day. The band are friendly and professional and as experienced musicians never fail to put on a great show.

Rhesus are a 4 piece rock-punk band from Wordsley (near Birmingham), UK.
Visit:
http://www.myspace.com/rhesus
Crunching guitars, soaring vocals, ballad to funk, metal to punk, Rhesus tests musicianship to the maximum. And they wouldn't have it a
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Started out giging in may 2004 after finally getting enough songs together, 4 friends from school decided to make music which is a bit original. Combining all the bands inspirations to produce a indie/metal hybrid with very a very unique sound.
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Rhythm Thieves are a lively five-piece folk/rock/reggae band and have been entertaining audiences through mid-England and Wales with their idiosyncratic, self-composed music and silly hats for over five years now.
Apart from seeing them perform at
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Fronted by the incredible Guitarist Rich Dickinson, the band have toured most of the UK and continue to wow their audiences. They calss themselves as an Original Power Rock Band but will cover tracks from Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy, ZZ Top etc.

Rich McMahon is a songwriter and performer based in Birmingham U.K. Originally from Wicklow Ireland, he spent some years playing his own material in bars and coffee houses before taking up music full-time. Rich is fast gaining a reputation as an exce
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Three-time Grammy Award winner, Richard Street was the lead vocal of the Temptations from 1971, creating such Motown classics as "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", "Heavenly", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Hey Girl", "Masterpiece", and so many, ma
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From the great Pacific Northwest - Portland, Oregon to be exact - come Richmond Fontaine. Dark, bleak portrayals of characters and the lives they lead, the lyrics often reflect a deeply sad and hidden side of a person's thoughts. Backing up the lyric
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RICKY COOL and THE HOOLA BOOLA BOYS STARTED LIFE !!!! CHRIST ! YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE NIGHT WE ...................THE BAND WAS FORMED AROUND 1994 AND RAN FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS.DUE TO BAND MEMBERS OTHER COMMITMENTS WE HAD TO CLOSE DOWN. BUT NOW WE'RE
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Ricky Cool and the In Crowd play a scintillating range of Rhythm and Blues styles from the USA and Jamaica. The music is very danceable and is presented in an entertaining way by the inimitable Ricky Cool, who has for many years fronted some of the f
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Riddimstone's contemporary tunes are a mix of their own compositions and classic covers from some of our favourite Jamaican artists, from revival, roots and lovers to rubadub, all in a reggae style.
They are flying the flag for reggae in Coventry
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Riff Kings are an exciting, three piece covers band, currently gigging in the West Midlands area. The band plays a mixture of rock and pop material covering approximately 55 years; from the 1950s to the present day! The band are constantly adding to
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We are a South Worcestershire based four piece Rock Soul & Blues Band, performing a mainly 60's and 70's repertoire. With one of the most original Lead Guitarists around, this unique band puts its own slant on the classics of that era, plus a few
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Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for Riley Smith where he honed his skills as a singer, guitarist, and performer in his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Riley originally moved to Los Angeles to focus on what has proven to be a very successful a
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Created on the streets of London in 2008, Rise To Remain, a five piece metal band storming from the heart of the UK, have begun to make their mark. Having toured with bands such as Trivium, Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows Fall, The Haunted and playe
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Fresh from supporting Judas Priest in Europe and playing Sonisphere festivals, Californian blues-rockers Rival Sons have been hotly tipped for the new year, with Classic Rock magazine describing them as "ones to watch" and "among the hottest names fo
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Riverman is Mike Bethel and Paul Witcomb, who met in a Joni Mitchell tribute band!
Being both keen Nick Drake fans, they formed Riverman early in 2005 as a response to a growing demand to hear Nick Drake's music.

Originally formed as a 5 piece rock and roll band in 2007 the group has evolved into the four piece classic covers unit it is today.
Comprising of Gaz Dytor on vocals, Don Scott on Bass, Daz Wardle on Guitar and Steve Young on drums the band play a
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Rob Hayes is aged 22 trained at the British Academy of New Music London and is a Associate of Trinity College London. Winner of the Rock School Award 2005. Composer, performer. Main influences Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Jason Becker.
Rob is a se
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The Robin Nolan Trio are one the world's best known and most admired Gypsy Jazz acts of the last 20 years. Amsterdam based Robin Nolan has been lauded for his musical genius and sensibilities by the late George Harrison, Willie Nelson and Rolling Sto
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And so the story begins...
From the early days of jamming in a bedroom with a rusty second hand drum kit and an 80s Casio keyboard you could say they've come quite a way. Led by Matt Finch, the lead singer, the band has seen many changes over the
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Rock of Ages are a Rock/Metal covers band that are all mixed ages the first line up included 13 year old guitarist Chris Hingley, 58 year old drummer Dennis Hodgekinson and Bassist/Vocalist Andre Kania. The second line up includes:Chris swindells Voc
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After 32 years of treating audiences to his own Ska-Rockabilly brand of "Radiation" therapy, Roddy Byers is stepping away from the
side of the stage as the Specials´ lead guitarist and into the center spotlight as the frontman/guitarist of his newe
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Known for his cult classics Sugar Man and I Wonder, Rodriguez first appeared on the Detroit music scene in 1967, though never got his break-through in the US. Gathering fans in both South Africa and Australia he played a handful of intimate gigs and
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*Rogue Male return with a new line-up*
Rogue Male formed in 1983 and the band's two albums 'First Visit' and 'Animal Man' were a great success. Rogue Male played alongside Savatage, Motorhead at their 10th Anniversary London shows, and Michael Sc
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Ron Trueman-Border is a prolific and many say,gifted songwriter who's music covers folk,blues,country and some jazz. he has toured extensively and has 14 albums to his credi. He is an extremely accomplished gutarist, harmonica player and vocalist.

Ron Trueman-Border is a prolific and many say, gifted singer/songwriter who has recorded 15 albums,some solo and others in collaboration with fellow musicians.
His music covers folk, blues, country and jazz, writing beautifully crafted songs, that w
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R&#333;nin tear up the New Prog Genre and spit their stamp all over it, with driving blues guitar, pumping bass, a healthy dose of analog synthesis and theremin. A Worcestershire based four peice rock band combining the melancholy of Jeff Buckley
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Room 26 are one of the most genuine five-piece bands on the circuit
today. If you've been lucky enough to see us, you'll know all about our
seamless mixture of past and present soul, rock and pop covers in a true live performance.
Musical styles
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The Rosellys are an americana duo, playing original songs with a country feel mixed with folk and a rhythmical acoustic sound. With influences such as Eva Cassidy, Alison Krauss, Ry Cooder and Ryan Adams their up beat tracks are far too catchy to for
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A mix of black,grind and sludge metal. Members come from Hereford, Evesham and Worcester and are involved in other bands. Gammon-Guitar/vox (TDM) Corin-Guitar/B.vox Shay-Bass (TDM) Jon-Drums (Hostile Agenda)

A band highly tipped for the top in the mid eighties. Huge expectation paid its toll, and despite rave reviews, pressures paid their part in their demise before reaching their true potential. Now back for a series of summer gigs,climaxing with a John
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Five piece Rock band that play Rock,Rock n Roll and modern covers. Band are based in kidderminster and play all over the local area Performing a mixture of classic old and new, from the 60's right through to the latest chart entries, each one careful
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Rowena Knight is a versatile and creative musician. A multi-instrumentalist, her recent adventures see her experimenting with loops in a way not usually seen. Her songs are thought provoking and sincere and take a quirky look at life, love and issu
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Roxy Magic are the UK's best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. We recreate, entirely live, material which spans four decades; from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. O
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Roy Ayers was born in Los Angeles, on September 10, 1940.
Just a few years later, the legendary jazz vibes player Lionel Hampton gave Roy Ayers, at the age of five, his first pair of mallets, which led to the vibraphone being his trademark instru
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When Roy Orbison died in 1988, it was left to others to bring his music to the concert stage. No easy task. But Barry Steele and his Black and White Knights come with very good credentials and a genuine admiration of the Big O.
Just imagine it
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Together, Rubee and The Rockets bring you an exciting and enthusiastic groove. Singing songs by Etta James, Ruth Brown, Aretha Franklin and many more. An experience not to be missed. An exciting mix of great 50's R&B and classic soul, with a touc
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Born out of a love for all things mod, ska and soul, Rudie was formed by 5 Gentlemen and 1 lady, wanting to put a little bit of joy back into the music scene. Influenced by the 60's, 70's and 80's sounds, playing all the hits from this era, and with
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Affectionately referred to by Elton John as "the greatest songwriter on the planet" and praised by the New York Times for his "genuine originality," Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his ge
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Rumba de Bodas represent a musical encounter between different identities and cultures, so that the energies of diverse styles unite in a common artistic and musical journey. It is this very mix of genres, from latina to swing, balcanica to reggae, s
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Hailing from the West Midlands of England, Rumours of Spring play a mix of Acoustic music in the Modern Folk genre. They draw on a wide range of influences and a keen listener will find Folk, Rock, Blues and even the odd bit of Jazz finding its way i
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Scottish megastars Calum MacDonald, Iain Bayne, Malcolm Jones, Rory MacDonald, Brian Hurren and Bruce Guthro, with a totally unique sound created from the fusion of traditional Gaelic folk music and contemporary rock which has given Runrig 30 years s
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This power trio hail from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Russ is an absolutely brilliant guitarist. Imagine Stevie Ray Vaughan plays Peter Green via Jimmi Hendrix and you have a flavor of what you are in for. Add in superb vocals and you have this great band.
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A metal/rock band that hail from Northampton, they dominate the stage and whip the crowd into a ferocious frenzy with their catchy riff driven songs and their sing along melodic choruses all of which are led by solid and heavy drumming from a surpriz
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Composer/guitarist Sid Peacock and violinist Ruth Angell combine to play an inspired mix of jazz, folk and madness. The band features Steve Tromans on piano, Rob Anstey on bass and Tymoteusz Jozwiak on drums.

Ruth Moody is a Juno Award winning songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin' Jennys and former lead singer of the Canadian roots band Scruj MacDuhk (the band that would la
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Ruth Notman started out on the live circuit at just 13 years old performing at folk clubs and venues in and around Nottingham and Derby. In 2006 she reached the finals of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award and shortly afterwards signed a record deal.
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Ryan McGarvey has in a relatively short amount of time not only gained a national, and international fan base, but admiration from his personal idols as well. In the past few years of Ryan's career he has had the honour, and the pleasure of sharing t
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